Gray Shimmer MQ3-25 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D4D6D7, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Silver from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D4D6D7 · MQ3-25
Gray Shimmer
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gray Shimmer Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4D6D7
RGB212, 214, 215
Estimated LRV69.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#D6D8D9
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December Sky
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#D5D7D9
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Peregrine
PPG
#D5D8D9
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Genesis
Kilz
#D3D4D6
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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White Palace
Vista Paint
#D4D4D5
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Rocky Mountain Mist
Valspar
#D9D9D9
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Windchill
Sherwin-Williams
#D5D8D7
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Graytint
Benjamin Moore
#D9DAD9
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Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
#DBDBDA
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Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
#D5DBDB
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Colors That Work With Gray Shimmer
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Shimmer
#D4D6D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Shimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Shimmer Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gray Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Shimmer have?
Gray Shimmer by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gray Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Shimmer are Frosted Silver by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), December Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Peregrine by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gray Shimmer's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gray Shimmer?
Gray Shimmer has a estimated lightness value of 69.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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